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Vitamin D important for overall survival
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00

Older women may benefit from seeking vitamin D testing to determine if they are deficient, as a recent study found that higher levels of the nutrient may provide a degree of protection against death.... Full Story

Low vitamin D levels may increase risk of muscle injuries
Date: 2011-07-11 00:00:00

Individuals who are concerned about their risk of suffering a muscle injury may benefit from seeking vitamin D testing, as a new study conducted among NFL players suggests that low levels of the nutrient may make a person more prone to this type of injury.... Full Story

Low vitamin D levels linked to autoimmune disorder
Date: 2011-07-12 00:00:00

Individuals who suffer from psoriatic arthritis may benefit from vitamin D testing, as a new study has connected a deficiency of the nutrient to the painful skin and joint condition.... Full Story

Even with the strong summer sunlight, people risk vitamin D deficiency
Date: 2011-07-19 00:00:00

Unhealthy vitamin D tests become a common occurrence during the summer months because many people tend to avoid the sun's rays, experts say. While they may help protect the skin from harmful radiation, it also leads to lower levels of the important nutrient.... Full Story

Vitamin D may lower heart attack and stroke risk in men
Date: 2011-07-22 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may help men gauge their heart disease and stroke risk, as a new study from a team of Harvard School of Public Health researchers has found that low levels of the nutrient may be linked to increased odds of suffering a cardiovascular event.... Full Story

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